After more than a week of action on Cape Cod, an early hierarchy is starting to emerge across the Cape Cod Baseball League. While the playoff picture remains wide open, some teams have already separated themselves through strong pitching performances, timely offense production, and consistent early-season execution. These power rankings are based on current form, on-field trends and overall momentum. With Opening Day in the rearview mirror and early trends beginning to show, here’s where all 10 teams stand in the first edition of the season.

1. Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox (9-1)

The Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox were just a few outs away from a near-perfect start to the summer. They lead the league with 67 runs scored and just 24 runs allowed, and have one of the most experienced managers in Scott Pickler. Pickler has won six championships in his 27 seasons with the Red Sox and looks primed to contend for another. Pickler’s Y-D squad is built for pitching dominance with returning stars like Hunter Watkins, but they have also been the best offense in the league. Outfielder Brock Ketelson has been red-hot, sporting a .412 batting average. Their one loss was a 4-3 nailbiter with Cotuit and Y-D remains the obvious choice at the top of the power rankings.

2. Harwich Mariners (6-3)

If any Cape League team reminds you of Moneyball, it should be the Harwich Mariners. Steve Englert’s squad has turned heads on the Lower Cape. Englert, the Boston native, has the most local players of any team and has found success with them. The Mariners are second with 57 runs scored and Englert has emphasized a high-flying, chaotic style of baseball. They lead the league with 16 doubles and 34 stolen bases. Boston College’s Julio Solier and Colin Larson have produced at the plate and in the field. If the Mariners can improve their pitching, they have a real chance to top the rankings next time around.

3. Bourne Braves (4-3-3)

Scott Landers has quickly built a dynasty at the mouth of the Cape. Bourne has won three of the last four championships, with Englert’s Mariners snapping the streak in 2024. Landers built a 2026 squad with a ton of established collegiate talent and returning summer talent. Shortstop Ryker Waite is one of the talented returning Braves, and brothers Luke and Andrew Costello are two of the best hitters on the team. The pitching staff has allowed just 28 runs, and returning Brave, Will Whelan, has pitched two gems to start the summer. Bourne’s three unlucky draws are the factor keeping them from contending for the top of the rankings.

4. Brewster Whitecaps (6-4)

Brewster has continued to win but hasn’t overpowered their opponents yet. Manager Jamie Shevchik has found success between the lines. Catcher Jacob Lee has hit four of the team’s seven home runs and is currently hitting .333. A solid team ERA of 3.62 is good for third in the league and starter Santiago Garcia has yet to give up a run through 7.1 innings. They’ve won their last three but will need to keep winning to move up the rankings.

5. Chatham Anglers (4-5-1)

Dennis Cook’s Anglers were set for the bottom of the rankings after dropping their first four games. However, they have stayed undefeated in their last five before dropping one to Falmouth 4-3. However, Chatham still has the hottest bats on the Cape. Gabe Fraser won player of the week, hitting .423 with two home runs and they still have four batters hitting over .300. Impressive outings from Angel Cervantes and Jack Ohman have kept the Anglers in the running and if the lineup continues to deliver, they will continue to climb the rankings.

6. Falmouth Commodores (5-4-1)

The ‘Dores have played winning baseball, but currently sport a -7 run differential after giving up 57 runs, second worst on the Cape. New manager Jack Dahm has yet to find a permanent rotation after several below-average starts. Falmouth has struggled to find consistency on the mound with a 5.47 team ERA, but has a solid lineup 1-9 with well-rounded results at the plate. Second baseman Austin Mallee has impressed, hitting .409 through 28 plate appearances. Dahm has found team success at the plate but needs to limit big innings to keep Falmouth above water and in the hunt.

7. Orleans Firebirds (3-7)

Veteran manager Kelly Nicholson looks to find an identity with the current iteration of the Firebirds. The pitching staff, led by starters Chase Frey and Casey Euper, is finding success, with both sitting at 11 and 10 strikeouts, respectively. However, Orleans is still struggling to pick up wins. Tennessee slugger and returning Firebird Tyler Myatt has done most of the damage, hitting three home runs along with a .323 average. Talented Infielders Elijah Ickes, JD Stein and Adrian Beltre Jr. will look to kickstart the offense and get the Firebirds back into the win column after Orleans led the regular season last summer.

       **8. Cotuit Kettleers (3-6-1)**

New manager Rob Cooper was hoping for a better start to his Cape League debut. The Kettleers are sapped for power, with Jake Hanley as the only current Kettleer with a home run after he hit two against Y-D. Cotuit’s .195 batting average is the lowest on the Cape, and their 5.67 ERA is the highest. Despite hitting success from Hanley, Hunter Warren, Landon Beaver and Seojun Oh, Cooper has not been able to find a lineup that carries them through the bottom of the order. Their six steals are also the lowest on the Cape as Cooper looks for creativity from his hitters. Outside of a big innings affecting the team's numbers, starters Jonathan Adelmann and Jackson Yarberry have had very successful starts. Cotuit needs help at the plate to start stacking wins on the Cape.

      **9. Hyannis Harbor Hawks (4-5)**

Mitch Karraker’s Harbor Hawks have also found themselves struggling on the offensive side of the ball. They have nine hitters below the Mendoza line and just five above it. The Harbor Hawks have struck out the least in the league at the plate, but just haven’t been able to barrel the ball and stack runs. It’s not been all bad for Hyannis, as starter Kyle Alivo has allowed just two hits and zero runs through two clean starts. Karraker is expecting reinforcements from the College World Series and will certainly use the help to boost his lineup.

      **10. Wareham Gatemen (2-8)** 

Wareham’s -30 run differential is the worst on the Cape. Their low-scoring offense has been compounded by letting up a league-most 60 runs on the mound, good for a 5.59 ERA. The Gatemen are last on the Cape, with just two wins, one of which was a walk-off. Wareham has many talented Cape veterans, including Caden McDonald, Levi Clark, Drew Rogers and Chris Ramirez. Once Wareham starts performing more consistently on the mound and their returning players find a groove, expect the Gatemen to make a push out of the rankings cellar.